tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post7072620394193149856..comments2015-03-03T14:24:11.923-08:00Comments on danger garden: Meanwhile, back at the Cactus Ranch...danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-7999743181395248272013-02-06T15:17:22.393-08:002013-02-06T15:17:22.393-08:00There is a special place in heaven for the patient...There is a special place in heaven for the patient spouses of plant junkies, don&#39;t ya&#39; think?Leshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-33875819212527043022013-01-30T08:08:36.592-08:002013-01-30T08:08:36.592-08:00What are you waiting for?What are you waiting for?danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-78197143629488410572013-01-30T08:08:11.068-08:002013-01-30T08:08:11.068-08:00OMG...I&#39;m so jealous! But happy for you too!OMG...I&#39;m so jealous! But happy for you too!danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-53969204297466431772013-01-29T19:20:17.011-08:002013-01-29T19:20:17.011-08:00That&#39;s a great idea!!! but unfortunately I jus...That&#39;s a great idea!!! but unfortunately I just broke me yucca budget buying tickets to Maui!! My heart needs the warm sunshine sooo badly!!!! I found myself curled up in the fetal position the other day shaking while looking out the window.Louishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-45458416802619471862013-01-29T17:56:55.043-08:002013-01-29T17:56:55.043-08:00I would drive there just to pick up ALL of the Tri...I would drive there just to pick up ALL of the Trichocereus hybrids so I could have a flying saucer flowering party on a breezy, Texas May evening.Dustinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13972999094064513795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-7453374501466468422013-01-29T09:11:11.938-08:002013-01-29T09:11:11.938-08:00Ah come on...a couple more plants never hurt anybo...Ah come on...a couple more plants never hurt anybody! <br /><br />I&#39;d love to see the objection...to a Dasylirion!?danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-38302688973148295852013-01-29T09:07:49.828-08:002013-01-29T09:07:49.828-08:00Indeed with a car we could both get into a lot of ...Indeed with a car we could both get into a lot of trouble!danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64427890975337677102013-01-29T09:07:11.274-08:002013-01-29T09:07:11.274-08:00Be careful, keep talking like that and the next th...Be careful, keep talking like that and the next thing you know you might end up on the no-fly list!danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-40854845308125989402013-01-29T05:35:55.176-08:002013-01-29T05:35:55.176-08:00Nice photo angles, and glad the ol&#39; ranch took...Nice photo angles, and glad the ol&#39; ranch took care of y&#39;all. Andy is simply fearing the next trip, when you drive with a medium-sized u-haul *all* the way down...you might even luck into one with the Arizona scene on the side? Euphorbia horrida - nothing horrid about that $49, except I go to El Paso Thurs but can&#39;t add anything to my future moving contents.<br /><br />I need to forward you a school objection to my using Dasylirion, when I get a chance! (and it wasn&#39;t the spines)David Cristianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897398037657414471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-37149943145350075002013-01-29T05:35:19.376-08:002013-01-29T05:35:19.376-08:00Hopefully they will turn bluer (or grey-er?) again...Hopefully they will turn bluer (or grey-er?) again once it gets more sun as spring approaches. At least you have two, I want several and at the moment we have none, lol!Mark and Gazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-3915440810852899432013-01-28T20:53:14.457-08:002013-01-28T20:53:14.457-08:00What a steal for those amazing Euphorbia horrida, ...What a steal for those amazing Euphorbia horrida, so developed and oldgrowth. I love cactus nurseries, I would have had a hard time leaving with such a modest bounty. Sometimes flying encourages discretion, which might be a blessing in disguise. What a cool spot! Nathttp://www.stupidgardenplants.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-54077991673293129322013-01-28T19:39:52.476-08:002013-01-28T19:39:52.476-08:00I must confess, I&#39;m having a good time imagini...I must confess, I&#39;m having a good time imagining The Terrorists using an Optunia as their weapon of mass destruction. kshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10847026541797857854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-14483486986950080842013-01-28T15:46:37.987-08:002013-01-28T15:46:37.987-08:00I do have a tote bag that folds flat which I slip ...I do have a tote bag that folds flat which I slip in my suitcase for emergencies like this. That way I could box up the plants and put them in the bottom of my tote and put my handbag in there too. Still just one carry-on and a &quot;personal item&quot;...there was no way I was paying $25 to check a bag. Oh and being able to bare root the plants helps too!danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-15845415849542934752013-01-28T15:43:39.743-08:002013-01-28T15:43:39.743-08:00I actually wanted to get three of the E. &#39;Snow...I actually wanted to get three of the E. &#39;Snowflake&#39; but decided not to go too crazy...it might just be my imagination but I think they are already starting to turn a little bit greener without the powerful sunlight...darn.danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-53107538540625248202013-01-28T15:42:18.239-08:002013-01-28T15:42:18.239-08:00Good question! Yes he does, chess being a favorite...Good question! Yes he does, chess being a favorite and he usually has a book. He was actually right there with me for the most part, enjoying the difference shapes and colors but I think for a moment he was overwhelmed. He is a very good sport when it comes to plant shopping/gawking. danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-70617486759538544802013-01-28T15:40:23.337-08:002013-01-28T15:40:23.337-08:00Yes I guess you are correct. What I suppose I shou...Yes I guess you are correct. What I suppose I should have said is that it&#39;s a small, well curated collection! Let me know when you&#39;re driving over and I&#39;ll put in my order!danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-44774998330622717382013-01-28T15:39:00.993-08:002013-01-28T15:39:00.993-08:00I took them through security in my carry on. After...I took them through security in my carry on. After inquiring and getting lots of great advice (thanks David @ desertedge.blogspot.com) I decided to just got for it. The opuntia were the most dangerous and I trimmed the super long spikes (3&quot;) off before hand so as to show my lack of desire to cause trouble.danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-67043475353773135012013-01-28T15:36:23.950-08:002013-01-28T15:36:23.950-08:00Several layers of thick long sleeved clothing I wo...Several layers of thick long sleeved clothing I would imagine, and maybe a tarp or two! danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-33053136090456795892013-01-28T15:35:15.182-08:002013-01-28T15:35:15.182-08:00Maybe we should make a road trip down and buy all ...Maybe we should make a road trip down and buy all the Y. rostrata!danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-79142779077529967842013-01-28T15:34:45.454-08:002013-01-28T15:34:45.454-08:00No mail order...yep tall Y. rostrata&#39;s are not...No mail order...yep tall Y. rostrata&#39;s are not cheap. He estimated these to be about 20 yrs old...seed grown too!danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-68819031471389549822013-01-28T15:34:02.100-08:002013-01-28T15:34:02.100-08:00I hope you do take the southern route, there are s...I hope you do take the southern route, there are some great landscape quality plants there for you to enjoy!danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-78155981296600064432013-01-28T14:52:07.182-08:002013-01-28T14:52:07.182-08:00So did you bring an extra suitcase, or is there a ...So did you bring an extra suitcase, or is there a garbage can somewhere in T&amp;C full of &quot;no longer needed&quot; clothing? ;-)<br /><br />Alanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-55259263638738382842013-01-28T12:01:04.773-08:002013-01-28T12:01:04.773-08:00Fantastic haul, and the place is such a spiky heav...Fantastic haul, and the place is such a spiky heaven! That Euphorbia &#39;Snowflake&#39; is gorgeous, I want one (or a few) myself!<br /><br />Bless Andrew! :)Mark and Gazhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-7754544367224176302013-01-28T11:16:56.627-08:002013-01-28T11:16:56.627-08:00You made some great purchases! I love the Euphorbi...You made some great purchases! I love the Euphorbia &#39;Snowflake&quot;, I wish I could find something like that here. And all those interesting swirly shapes on the cacti and succulents are such fun. <br /><br />Doesn&#39;t your husband have any games to play on his smartphone? That&#39;s always Nigel&#39;s fallback time-killer. Or his Kindle.Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-76595615938392292052013-01-28T10:10:10.421-08:002013-01-28T10:10:10.421-08:00They don&#39;t have anything special? I beg to dif...They don&#39;t have anything special? I beg to differ!!! What a fabulous place. That Ferocactus glaucescens for $89 (image # 145) is a real bargain. In the Bay Area I&#39;ve seen specimens much smaller for much more. The Yucca rostratas, while expensive, are well-priced too. <br /><br />You need to drive the next time!!Gerhard Bock (Bamboo, Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.com